This measure sought to renew the current expenses levy which was set at a rate of $.40 per $100 of assessed property value for a further five years in order to continue to pay for current expenses in the village.[2]

Text of measure

The question on the ballot:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of VILLAGE OF SINKING SPRING for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding 4 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.40 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 YEARS, commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.[3]